The Griffith Observatory: Where to Find LA’s Biggest Stars
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Hollywood Sign and Griffith Park Hike
A hike through Griffith Park with views of the Hollywood Sign and LA skyline
$39 per adult
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$39 per adult
$39 per adult
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Local experts
Personal stories and insider travel tips -
Top-rated
Thousands of reviews averaging 4.9 stars -
Worry-free booking
Flexible scheduling and refunds
Highlights
- Hike to a unique vantage point showing off the Hollywood Sign and city skyline.
- Visit Griffith Park landmarks like the famous Griffith Observatory.
- See the Greek Theater, the heart of music in Los Angeles.
- Learn about the park’s history and namesake, Griffith J. Griffith.
- Hear the legends of Tinseltown giants like James Dean.
- Stroll through a fancy LA neighborhood, home to celebrities.
What you'll do
Join your expert guide as you discover the place where locals come to get away from it all — Griffith Park. You’ll learn about California legends and hear true tales of Tinseltown giants like James Dean.
Our guided hike through Griffith Park isn’t strenuous and is perfectly family-friendly. At a ... Read more
Join your expert guide as you discover the place where locals come to get away from it all — Griffith Park. You’ll learn about California legends and hear true tales of Tinseltown giants like James Dean.
Our guided hike through Griffith Park isn’t strenuous and is perfectly family-friendly. At a comfortable pace, we’ll pass by landmarks like the Greek Theater and world-famous Griffith Observatory. You’ll also get to see the Hollywood Sign from a distance and enjoy panoramic views of Los Angeles. (If you want to hike behind the Hollywood Sign, try our Private Hollywood Sign Adventure Hike.)
And you can see how the other half live by visiting Los Feliz, a swanky residential neighborhood that many say is better than Beverly Hills.
There is no other place in the city with as much tranquility, history, nature, and star quality at Griffith Park. It’s a must during your visit to LA!
Itinerary
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Los Feliz
A multimillion-dollar neighborhood with lush landscaping that outshines even Beverly Hills
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Greek Theater
Where you might hear a band warming up for an evening show
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Hike through Griffith Park
Ascending the equivalent of 15 flights of stairs at a leisurely pace with frequent stops to admire the views
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Hollywood Sign viewpoint
The classic view of the HOLLYWOOD letters on the hill
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Griffith Observatory
Astronomy museum and Art-Deco masterpiece, often called the “hood ornament” of LA
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Book this tour for just your group, starting from $49 per adult.
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Refund policy
We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the start time.
Reviews
Beautiful day, amazing tour!
This is absolutely a must-do if you want to go to the Griffith Park Observatory and see the Hollywood sign. We met our guide, Lisa, at a small market/cafe at the base of the hill. She took us through a winding neighborhood and then up the hill to the Observatory, and back down again. Lisa pointed out many interesting facts and sights that we would not have known or seen had we been by ourselves. She was very friendly and offered to take our pictures on many occasions. We were blessed with a beautiful day, weather-wise, and the city of Los Angeles was in full view. We decided not to visit the Observatory, as there were several school groups and it had just opened for the day. Lisa led us back down the hill and we parted back at the market/cafe. At no time did we feel rushed - this was a very relaxing tour. There are some stairs and hills, but Lisa stopped several times along the way, so it was not difficult at all. I will definitely check out the tour website and request Lisa for our next tour!
— Sara
Fun activity for locals and visitors alike!
I grew up in the LA suburbs, but never spent much time in this part of town. I finally decided to get to know the area and was glad to be led by the incredibly friendly, considerate, and knowledgeable guide Chris! He made the experience one my friends and I will always remember.
— Julie
Great hike and guide
Chris was great! He had great information regarding the history of how the park came to be and we loved the walk through the great neighborhood too. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to know more about where they live and the history of it.
— Shawn
Meeting point
Franklin's Cafe & Market
FAQs
How much walking is there?
There’s about 1.5-2 miles of walking at a moderate pace. We’ll also be hiking up a steep hill for 30-40 minutes, all at a leisurely pace. If mobility is an issue, please arrange for a private tour.
Will we tour the Griffith Observatory?
After viewing the Hollywood Sign, your tour guide will take you to the entrance of the Griffith Observatory and tell you all about this LA icon. You’ll have the option to enter the observatory after the tour or take the short hike back with your guide.
What is the rescheduling policy?
We understand plans change. You can always change your tour 24 hours or more before you tour. We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time. Within 24 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation without costs.
When should I get there?
Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.
What if it rains?
Our tours run rain or shine, so please check the local forecast to plan. In rare cases when we have to cancel for extreme weather, we’ll offer you the chance to reschedule or give a full refund.
What about gratuities?
Tips are always appreciated but never expected. They’re a great way to tell your guide they did an awesome job and show your appreciation.
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